Development Communications Senior Specialist

We are looking for a Development Communications Senior Specialist to join our team in Los Angeles!

WHO WE ARE

We are the nation’s largest legal and civil rights organization for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). Our mission is to advocate for civil rights, provide legal services and education, and build coalitions to positively influence and impact AAPIs and to create a more equitable and harmonious society. We serve more than 15,000 individuals and organizations every year, focusing on the most vulnerable members of AAPI communities while also building a strong voice for civil rights and social justice. With our Advancing Justice affiliates in Atlanta, Chicago, and Washington, D.C., we enrich, enhance, and serve our communities all across the country.

WHAT WE BRING

• The special opportunity to join a mission driven team
• Flexible, hybrid work schedules
• Rich medical, dental and vision benefits
• Retirement options through 403B and match

WHO YOU ARE

You share our mission of advocacy for AAPIs. You enjoy the thrill of serving the public interest while championing civil rights and social justice. You take pride in your work enriching lives and communities in Los Angeles and across the country. You are looking for your next role in an organization that supports your career as much as you support the organization and its goals. You are looking for a job where you make a difference, and your impact is directly proportional to your contribution. You are a game changer. You are a leader. You are an advocate.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s degree or a combination of education and relevant work experience.
• A minimum of 4-5 years' experience writing, editing, delivering in-depth content, project management or related communications experience required.
• Track record of running successful development communication and social media campaigns, increasing subscribers, engagement, and more or larger donations.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Housed in the Communications Team yet reporting to both the Vice President (VP), Development and the Communications Director, the Development Communications Senior Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing the Development Department communications program, strategy and materials to donors (individual, corporate, foundation, government agency and others), Board and Pro Bono Advisory Council (PBAC) members, VIPs, and key volunteers who are instrumental in providing and/or influencing fundraising revenue via the written word (donor web pages, social media, brochures, decks, etc.). 

The Development Communications Senior Specialist is the Communication Department account manager for the internal client, the Development Department. The ideal candidate will possess a hybrid experience of development communications, social media management, brand management, public relations and marketing to execute all program and related communications campaigns and efforts to ensure long-term sustainability from donors. He/She/They will work within the Communications Department to inform and update the Communications team about the needs, differences, and nuances in donor and prospect focused communications methods and materials and create the necessary strategies, programs, tools and materials for use by the Development Department. The Senior Specialist manages, tracks progress and analyzes trends of development communications campaigns and efforts and works with the VP, Development to identify and develop new strategies to enhance effective communications with donors and prospects. The Senior Specialist assists with special projects, events, and other assignments as directed by the VP, Development and Communications Director. 

Your day-to-day responsibilities 

70% Development Communications  

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